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Nations rise and fall, good and evil spirits oppose one another, but the people of God are reassured, “Don’t be afraid, you who are treasured by God. Peace to you; be very strong!”

BibleGateway: Daniel 10:1-11:1 ESV Text: Daniel 10:1-11:1 KJV Text: Daniel 10:1-21 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 3:41      1 In the… Read More »Nations rise and fall, good and evil spirits oppose one another, but the people of God are reassured, “Don’t be afraid, you who are treasured by God. Peace to you; be very strong!”

Dividing the church’s labors among those who had different gifts was the right call and it helped the word of God to spread. We follow their example in our churches too.

BibleGateway: Acts 6:1-7 ESV Text: Acts 6:1-7 KJV Text: Acts 6:1-7 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:11      1 And in… Read More »Dividing the church’s labors among those who had different gifts was the right call and it helped the word of God to spread. We follow their example in our churches too.

Absalom was not only plotting against his father, but against the will of the Lord. He would not win (v. 14). Neither will we when we plot against God’s will.

BibleGateway: 2 Samuel 17:1-14 ESV Text: 2 Samuel 17:1-14 KJV Text: 2Samuel 17:1-14 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:44      1… Read More »Absalom was not only plotting against his father, but against the will of the Lord. He would not win (v. 14). Neither will we when we plot against God’s will.

The Lord comforted Daniel with another vision of the future. The vision has the same theme as the previous ones: through times of suffering and restoration, the Lord’s Church will always prevail.

BibleGateway: Daniel 9:20-27 ESV Text: Daniel 9:20-27 KJV Text: Daniel 9:20-27 The section starts at about 3:40 and ends at about 5:36      20 And whiles… Read More »The Lord comforted Daniel with another vision of the future. The vision has the same theme as the previous ones: through times of suffering and restoration, the Lord’s Church will always prevail.

“Blessed are you when people . . . say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets . . .” (Mt 5:11-12).

BibleGateway: Acts 5:25-42 ESV Text: Acts 5:25-42 KJV Text: Acts 5:25-42 The section starts at about 3:9 and ends at about 5:39 25 Then came… Read More »“Blessed are you when people . . . say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets . . .” (Mt 5:11-12).

Lying to God is hazardous to your health, both your spiritual and physical health. If you’ve tried to hide something from Him that you shouldn’t, run to Jesus and hide under His cross.

BibleGateway: Acts 5:1-11 ESV Text: Acts 5:1-11 KJV Text: Acts 5:1-11 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:35      1 But a… Read More »Lying to God is hazardous to your health, both your spiritual and physical health. If you’ve tried to hide something from Him that you shouldn’t, run to Jesus and hide under His cross.

Powerful kingdoms would emerge and trouble God’s holy people, but the Lord would put down these foes (v. 25b). Thus these frightening visions were not without their comfort.

BibleGateway: Daniel 8:15-27 ESV Text: Daniel 8:15-27 KJV Text: Daniel 8:15-27 The section starts at about 2:42 and ends at about 4:57      15 And it… Read More »Powerful kingdoms would emerge and trouble God’s holy people, but the Lord would put down these foes (v. 25b). Thus these frightening visions were not without their comfort.

Absalom’s return caused tension in the family when David didn’t want to see him. Again Absalom took matters into his own hands with his fiery temper.

BibleGateway: 2 Samuel 14:23-33 ESV Text: 2 Samuel 14:23-33 KJV Text: 2Samuel 14:23-33 The section starts at about 4:4 and ends at about 6:0 23… Read More »Absalom’s return caused tension in the family when David didn’t want to see him. Again Absalom took matters into his own hands with his fiery temper.